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Author:  PurdueZach [ Sat Dec 08, 2012 9:19 am ]
Post subject:  FL - Who has rights to the beach in Florida (Space Coast)?

Who has rights to the beaches, especially all the way up against the dune, in Florida? I may have a chance at living in a condo along the ocean in Melbourne Beach this summer for my internship and am curious what the rules would be for pulling my Hobie all the way up to the edge of the dune for storage.

We've left boats on the beach overnight without problems but I would be worried that the city may not like that for 3 months or so.

I would assume the city or state owns all of the beach/dunes but maybe they won't mind the boat being there as long as it is quiet and doesn't impede sea turtle hatching? Any ideas guys?

Here it is:
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Author:  jclarkdawe [ Sat Dec 08, 2012 11:24 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Who has rights to the beach in Florida (Space Coast)?

Don't know the answer, but here's the phone number for someone who does:

MELBOURNE BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Non-Emergency: 321-773-7212

Call and ask.

Best of luck,

Jim Clark-Dawe

Author:  NSBPaul [ Sat Dec 08, 2012 12:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Who has rights to the beach in Florida (Space Coast)?

This issue has been ongoing in the courts for years. Some say the property owners line is the "high water line"; (what is wet). Others say if the beach erodes then your property is no longer there. Check the local Brevard county municode for verification or call the county. As for the dunes, most of them are protected year round, either because of the vegetation or sea turtle nesting season which runs from May til October. Again check with Brevard County under their codes and ordinances.

Author:  PurdueZach [ Sat Dec 08, 2012 1:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Who has rights to the beach in Florida (Space Coast)?

Thank you Paul and Jim. I'll give them a call sometime when I get a chance. My fingers are crossed that I get this condo for my internship. It would be awesome to be right there on the beach with my boat right there on the ocean already!

Author:  poolemarkw [ Sun Dec 09, 2012 8:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Who has rights to the beach in Florida (Space Coast)?

Hi Zach!

The lot to the south also looks appealing. Might be another option if the ledge isn't too high.

Mark

Author:  PurdueZach [ Mon Dec 10, 2012 9:37 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Who has rights to the beach in Florida (Space Coast)?

poolemarkw wrote:
Hi Zach!

The lot to the south also looks appealing. Might be another option if the ledge isn't too high.

Mark

Hi Mark!

I was thinking the same thing about that lot next door. I'm not sure how old that satellite image is but if that lot is still open and easy to access I'll have to invite all of the cat sailors in the area over for some ocean sailing and a barbeque.

Fingers crossed that I actually get this condo!

Author:  PurdueZach [ Fri Feb 27, 2015 8:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: FL - Who has rights to the beach in Florida (Space Coast

Plot twist! I never was able to get this place back in 2012 but I did just accept a full time offer down there and also just signed for a condo in Satellite Beach. My question still remains about beach rights so I will need to do some research.

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